
You're recovering from another Valentine's Day and so are the yeast! Our Brewer and Scientist discuss the lifespan of yeast, how yeast change their behavior under new conditions, and the chemistry of converting sugar to alcohol. We discuss the difference between lager yeast and ale yeast, demystifying the controversy. Yeasts are a variety of amazing organisms worth exploring in greater detail.
Feb 15, 2021
46 min

Not really, but how else would we get the bugs out and the hops in. The scientist and brewer are swimming in some hot water today with discussion about hops, hot water and getting a bitter wort made.
Feb 8, 2021
41 min

Sparge (a funny word) after mashing is important, as Forust knows. With so many ways to rinse sugar off grains its gonna take a whole episode, our longest yet.
Feb 1, 2021
30 min

John and Forust have not malted their own grains but they have made a mash or two from a variety of malts. The Scientist and Brewer jump into techniques used to access sugar locked in the barley seed. The role of the brewer becomes more important.
Jan 25, 2021
26 min

We last left the brewers discussing the science of turning barley into malt for making a sweet mash. Today we find our selves in the deep end of some good water for beer, luckily we brought our lifejackets.
Jan 18, 2021
22 min

Our brewers discuss barley and get into farming, types and how to prepare barley for brewing.
Jan 11, 2021
27 min

Forust and John introduce themselves and "Brewing Science: A Multidisciplinary Apprach." An overview of the brewing process with some stories from their experience is shared.
Jan 5, 2021
38 min